Monthly Archives: July 2018
One of my favorite things to do is create content and give it away. I’m going to do that today or at least as cheaply as Amazon will allow me to! I’ve created and edited a new book where I’ve selected my favorite case studies, drug interactions, and clinical pearls to develop a massive (200+ […]
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Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are most often used in mild to moderate Alzheimer’s dementia. They are often a hot button topic amongst the geriatric healthcare community. If you’ve worked with providers in geriatrics, you will know that some providers feel strongly that these medications can and do provide some symptomatic benefit while others feels that they do […]
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The two common dopamine agonists used in practice are pramipexole (Mirapex) and ropinerole (Requip). They are often used in the management of restless leg syndrome and also sometimes utilized in Parkinson’s disease. Here’s a few clinical pearls on these medications that you should definitely know! Dopamine agonist can cause hypotension. This is probably more likely […]
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A 48 year old female has a history of diabetic neuropathy and has been placed on Cymbalta (duloxetine). The patient has taken it for three days and is feeling pretty fatigued throughout the day from it. She asks, “How long does it take Cymbalta to work for pain?” I’ve looked for literature on this in […]
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